Focus Pullers / 1st ACs
Expert focus pullers delivering sharp, precise images for your French production.
Complete 1st AC Services
From camera prep through wrap, our focus pullers provide the technical expertise that keeps your camera department running smoothly.
Focus Pulling
- • Critical focus marks
- • Moving shot tracking
- • Remote focus systems
- • Split diopter work
- • Deep focus control
Camera Support
- • Camera builds
- • Lens changes
- • Filter management
- • Slate operation
- • Camera reports
Equipment Care
- • Lens maintenance
- • Camera prep
- • Sensor checks
- • Media management
- • Equipment inventory
Team Coordination
- • 2nd AC supervision
- • Loader communication
- • DP collaboration
- • Operator support
- • Department prep
Focus Pulling Expertise
What does a focus puller do?
The focus puller (1st AC) is responsible for maintaining sharp focus during filming. They set focus marks, pull focus during takes, manage lenses and filters, build and maintain the camera, and supervise the camera department crew.
What experience do your focus pullers have?
Our focus pullers have extensive experience on feature films, television series, and high-end commercials. They're proficient with all major camera systems and work regularly with international productions shooting in France.
Can they work with any camera system?
Yes, our focus pullers are experienced with ARRI, RED, Sony Venice, Blackmagic, and other professional camera systems. They adapt quickly to different equipment packages and lens sets.
Do you provide complete camera teams?
Yes, we can staff complete camera departments including DPs, operators, 1st ACs, 2nd ACs, loaders, and DITs. We scale teams to match your production's requirements.
What about wireless focus systems?
Our focus pullers are proficient with all major wireless focus systems including Preston, Arri WCU-4, Tilta Nucleus, and others. They bring the technical knowledge to optimize any focus control setup.
Do your focus pullers speak English?
Yes, our focus pullers for international productions are fluent English speakers. They communicate clearly with English-speaking DPs and operators while working with French crew members.
Need a Focus Puller?
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